Columbus mayor gives annual appointments

Shortly after the start of the regular Columbus City Council meeting Monday evening, Mayor Grant Spieth gave his appointments for approval.Annually in June the mayor is required to present his choices for various community positions to the city council for approval.

Council proceeds with condemnation

After more than three months, the structure located at 514 South High School Avenue will continue with the condemnation process.The Columbus City Council originally condemned the structure in March and held a public hearing.

Time to order memorial pavers

It is that time of the year again. The Veterans Memorial located at the northeast corner of the square by the Cherokee County Court House in Columbus will be engraving granite pavers honoring veterans.

Bamboo will be opening soon

The rumor mill around the former Pizza Hut building in Columbus can officially be decommissioned.Owners of Bamboo Chinese Take-out in Pittsburg have announced Columbus Bamboo will be operating out of the former pizzeria in the weeks to come.Bamboo opened their first restaurant in Pittsburg in 1985.

Columbus Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.Curbside service will be available upon request.

Democrats hold meetings in Cherokee County

The Cherokee County Democratic Party met April 9 at the Galena City Hall Community Room, commencing with the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes were read and approved, as was the treasurer’s report.

Wilson named to UMC spring Dean’s List

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester has been announced.Shelbi Wilson from Columbus has been named to the list.The Dean’s List includes undergraduate students who achieved a grade point average (GPA) of 3.50 or above.

Honor rolls announced by Emporia State

Chesny Billings of Columbus, was one of nearly 700 Emporia State undergraduate students named to the university honor roll after the spring 2026 semester. To qualify for the university honor roll, students earned a minimum 3.80 semester grade point average in at least 12 graded hours.

Proper use of date formatting is important in genealogical research

Genealogy CornerNames, dates, and places are the basic building blocks of any genealogical research. How should we write the date or enter it into a computer database?Writing the date as 6/3/26 can be confusing. Is it June or March? Is it 2026, 1926 or another year ending in 26?